Principal Infrastructure Engineer

CBS Butler Limited
Yeovil, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£182,000.0 - £188,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Systems Engineering Bash Shell Computer Networks Data Centers Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Linux Domain Name System (DNS) Hyper-V Python (Programming Language) Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell
+9 more
Cloud Services Ansible TCP/IP Virtualization Technology Cyberark IT Architecture Firewalls (Computer Science) Terraform Vmware

Job description

Principal Infrastructure Engineer

+6 months +

+DV cleared role - current active clearance is essential

+Inside IR35

+£700 - £725 a day

+On site in Yeovil

We are seeking an experienced Principal Infrastructure Engineer to lead complex infrastructure projects and drive innovation within our organisation. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our technical architecture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level infrastructure solutions, including networking, cloud services, and data centers.
  • Provide technical expertise and mentorship to senior engineers and technical teams.
  • Develop strategies for infrastructure scalability, security, and performance optimization.
  • Oversee infrastructure migrations, upgrades, and maintenance activities with minimal disruption.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate business needs into effective infrastructure solutions.
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend innovative approaches.
  • Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Create comprehensive documentation for infrastructure architecture, configurations, and procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Privileged Access Management concepts and implementation (CyberArk or similar)
  • Secure credential storage, rotation, and access control models Integration of PAM into enterprise platforms and services
  • Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls) Automation and Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform)
  • Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements
  • Experience across the systems engineering life cycle
  • Design and implementation of privileged access models across complex systems
  • Delivery within highly controlled/secure environments (eg air-gapped, defence).

If you’d like to discuss this Principal Infrastructure Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (see below) and I will get in touch.

Requirements

  • Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Privileged Access Management concepts and implementation (CyberArk or similar)
  • Secure credential storage, rotation, and access control models Integration of PAM into enterprise platforms and services
  • Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls) Automation and Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform)
  • Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements
  • Experience across the systems engineering life cycle
  • Design and implementation of privileged access models across complex systems
  • Delivery within highly controlled/secure environments (eg air-gapped, defence).

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